Talent Acquisition & Employment Specialist

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Human Resources department is seeking an Employment Specialist to support recruitment, applicant tracking, salary and benefits information, and onboarding processes on the Main Campus.

The role involves partnering with departments, screening applicants, managing the applicant tracking system, conducting background checks, and generating reports using Banner HR/Payroll and Excel to inform staffing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring departments to assist in the hiring process and ensure recruitment policies are followed.
• Assist in identifying qualified applicants.
• Track multiple job openings using an electronic applicant tracking system.
• Assist applicants and departments with applicant tracking system navigation.
• Verify application information with applicants via telephone.
• Provide benefits and salary information to applicants via telephone and email.
• Determine annual and hourly pay rates per salary policies.
• Complete I-9 and onboarding documents accurately and timely.
• Initiate and review background checks and onboarding processes.
• Review background checks for coaches, volunteers, and others outside standard hiring.
• Conduct internal reference checks.
• Prepare statistical and ad hoc reports from the ATS.
• Maintain and purge employment files per retention guidelines.
• Maintain employment information in Banner HR/Payroll.
• Serve as a resource on Staff Handbook, policies, posting, and benefits information.
• Participate in career fairs and committees as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexible hours when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field

Tools

Banner HR/Payroll

Job description

The University of South Alabama’s Human Resources department is seeking an Employment Specialist to support recruitment, applicant tracking, salary and benefits information, and onboarding processes on the Main Campus.

The role involves partnering with departments, screening applicants, managing the applicant tracking system, conducting background checks, and generating reports using Banner HR/Payroll and Excel to inform staffing decisions.